Verifying Network Connectivity - Fluke DTX-1800 Technical Reference Handbook

DTX Series CableAnalyzer
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Verifying Network Connectivity

The network connectivity test lets you verify that a twisted
pair or fiber link is connected to a network. The test
provides details about the link's configuration and includes
a ping function for verifying connectivity to stations on the
network.
Network Connectivity Test Settings
The tester needs various addresses to test a network
connection, as described in Table 11-1. To access these
settings, turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select
Network Settings.
Entering Ping Addresses
You can use LinkWare software to create and download
ping addresses to the tester, or you can enter and edit
addresses directly on the tester.
To use LinkWare to enter ping addresses:
1 Install the latest version of LinkWare software on your
PC.
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2 Select Utilities > DTX Utilities > Ping Target List on the
LinkWare menu.
3 Create an address list; then download it to the tester.
See the LinkWare online help for details.
To enter or edit ping addresses on the tester:
1 Turn the rotary switch to SETUP; then select Network
Settings.
2 Select Target Addresses; then do one of the following:
•
To add an address, press
device Name and IP Address. Press
are finished.
•
To edit an address, highlight the address name;
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then press Edit. Select Name or IP Address for
N
editing. Press
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To delete an address, highlight the address name,
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press Delete; then press
J
Create. Enter a
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when you
when you are finished.
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Yes.